Leaks / Rumors

It seems that Xiaomi is working towards releasing three high-end Redmi Note 13 series smartphones soon. Allegedly, the Redmi Note 13 Pro, Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, and even a Redmi Note 13 Turbo are all in development under Zircon and Garnet codenames.

According to a report, Xiaomi is preparing to launch five versions of the Redmi Note 13 with differing specifications. Reputedly, there will be two 4G models and three 5G editions, one of which will be sold through the POCO brand.

The Redmi Note 13 Pro is on the horizon, with Xiaomi certifying the handset with another Chinese regulatory body. Certified as 2312DRA50C, the Redmi Note 13 Pro will support 67 W wired charging and will serve as a cheaper alternative to 23090RA98C, the presumed Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus.

It appears that OnePlus is developing a new Android tablet under the name OnePlus Pad Go. Reportedly, the tablet will not arrive until next year, despite its certification by the BIS in India.

According to a new report from a typically reliable leaker, Google plans to drastically increase prices for this year's Pixel flagships in Europe. Reputedly, the Pixel 8 will start at €799 with 128 GB of storage. By contrast, the Pixel 8 Pro is said to exceed €1,099 and could cost upwards of €1,299 for its 512 GB variant.

The info on the Ultra 9 185H and Ultra 7 165H seems iffy, but the Geekbench scores are not bad at all if genuine. Sporing 4 P-cores, 8 E-cores and 2 low-power SoC cores, the Ultra 5 125H appears to match the high-end desktop processors from the Ryzen 5000 family, while the Ultra 7 155H with 6 P-Cores, 8 E-cores and 2 low-power cores dukes it out with a desktop-grade i9-12900.

New renders of the OnePlus 12 have emerged online, showing a tweaked design compared to earlier images. Allegedly, the OnePlus 12 has four rear-facing sensors, plus a more pronounced curved display and simplified Hasselblad branding.

Motorola is now thought to have an Android smartphone that will offer the premium looks of the Edge 40 series in a (sort of) new, potentially more affordable, package in the works. Now, this "Neo" variant has reportedly popped up in a new FCC leaks that might confirm some of its wireless connectivity specs ahead of its launch. They include reasonably fast tri-band Wi-Fi as well as 5G.

According to a new report, Xiaomi is preparing to launch its next flagship smartwatch as the Watch 2 Pro, not the Watch S2 Pro. The same source has also shared official images of the unreleased smartwatch, as well as an approximate release date and launch pricing.

Google has spoiled the Pixel 8 Pro's features ahead of its October 4 launch. It will ship with a 5x telephoto lens, symmetrical bezels and an IR thermometer.

The Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted once more, giving us a clear look at the vehicle's stance when the air suspension has it lifted all the way. While suspension travel remains a mystery, the claimed 16-inch ground clearance seems right on the money.

Another potential Nintendo Switch 2 release date period has been put forward by a semiconductor industry market analyst. There are already plenty of next-generation Switch release date rumors circulating, with many believing 2024 will be the magic year for fans. It has been suggested that Nintendo might even make a Switch 2 announcement before the end of the year.

The next hot foldable Android smartphone with a clamshell form-factor will be launched by Xiaomi, according to the famous leaker Digital Chat Station. The tipster asserts that it will appeal to a wide range of potential customers with an exceptionally compact, photography-friendly build. The device's existence is also now allegedly given more weight as it now has its own model number and place in the premium, often cutting-edge Mix series.

European pricing for the Galaxy Tab S9 FE series has surfaced online, at least a month before its official release. Reportedly arriving in Q4 2023 as the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus, the series is rumoured to start at €549.99 with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

Retail packaging for the DJI Mini 4 Pro has leaked online, reportedly less than two weeks before the drone's release. Not only does the packaging confirm various specifications, but it also showcases the Mini 3 Pro replacement for the first time.

Leakers have now revealed the launch date of the Xiaomi 13T series, as well as regional differences and a feature list for the forthcoming Pro model. Reportedly arriving towards the end of this month, the Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro will feature fast displays and modern MediaTek Dimensity chipsets. The cheaper Xiaomi 13T will not ship with Leica camera tunings in all markets, though.

The Redmi K70-series smartphones are still thought to launch as the first premium Android smartphones with the new flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor to be launched by Xiaomi. Now, they are also thought to debut with a potentially crucial rear camera upgrade neglected in even the latest, highest-end K60 Ultra variant of 2023.

According to a usually reliable leaker, Samsung has elected to equip the Galaxy S24 Ultra with not only an improved telephoto camera, but also a refined primary camera. While next year's Ultra will retain a 200 MP sensor, it should be an optimised version of the ISOCELL HP2 found in the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

It has been rumored that PS5 Pro dev kits have already been sent out to presumably major developers with close links to Sony. There are some expectations that the PlayStation 5 Pro will be released in 2024, with a huge franchise title already associated with the potential “world’s most powerful console”.

Ulefone has now set more details on its upcoming Armor 23 Ultra out on the IFA 2023 show floor. It is touted as its OEM's first-gen satellite messaging-capable Android device - however, it is now also slated to pack three 50MP cameras in total, not to mention a 120Hz display and the same "Super Fast" charging specs as the Xiaomi 13 Pro. Nevertheless, Ulefone has now also revealed that it will not cost nearly as much on its release to the European market.

The Pixel and Pixel 8 Pro are still about a month away from launching, with Google having now confirmed plans to host a Pixel hardware event on October 4. According to new rumours, Google will equip both models globally with SIM card slots and will offer Night Sight for video, at least for the Pixel 8 Pro.

Visionox has reportedly demonstrated a new display that, despite having rounded corners, could also have extra-thin bezels on at least three sides. The prototype panel may also boast advanced refresh rate and dimming specs, yet conserve power thanks to on-trend LTPO technology. It is said to debut in the successor to an Android smartphone currently being displayed at IFA 2023.

Huawei is now believed to add an even more premium variant to its new flagship Mate 60 smartphone series soon. The Pro Plus (or Pro+) is thought to have even more punch-hole than the existing Pro variant, although both might run on the same mysterious new processor. On that note, a new Weibo post claims to outline the alleged Kirin platform's specs and performance metrics.

An exciting handful of Nintendo Switch 2 leaks have been shared on social media with the various claims making for a heady mixture. Switch 2 backwards compatibility is touched upon as are a couple of other features, but astonishingly there is also an outlandish statement that Final Fantasy VII Remake runs like a PlayStation 5 game on the next-generation Nintendo console.

iQOO has confirmed that the Z8 will launch with the mid-range MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC later in August 2023. Despite this spec, it is now slated to launch with the same charging technology as the flagship 11 for the global market. The upcoming device will also boast a new "3K" vapor chamber to enhance the allegedly class-leading performance of its silicon.

European pricing for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro has now turned up online, weeks before the pair's launch alongside the Pixel Watch 2. Allegedly, the Pixel 8 series will start with 128 GB of storage in Europe; a 512 GB variant will not be offered for the smaller Pixel 8 either.

AMD claimed in its launch presentation that the RX 7700 XT will be able to outperform the RTX 4060 Ti. While first-party performance claims should always be taken with skepticism, it seems that Team Red’s official numbers for the RX 7700 XT might not be far off as leaked 3DMark Time Spy Graphics score of the GPU places the board comfortably above the RTX 4060 Ti.

The upcoming electric Mini Countryman has leaked online, revealing design details and a quirky interior that appears to eschew the traditional gauge cluster in favour of a colossal round centre display and heads-up display.

The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have now turned up on the FCC's database, just over a month before their official launches alongside the Pixel Watch 2. So far, the FCC has outlined five model number variants, all without rumoured Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.

Intel is reportedly launching the Arc Battlemage GPUs sometime in 2024. Per the latest leak from RedGamingTech, the flagship Battlemage die, the BMG G10, could pack 54 Xe cores, 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, and a 256-bit wide memory bus. The leaker alleges that early samples of the BMG G10 GPU aren’t hitting the performance targets due to hardware issues.

Motorola's rumored successor for the Edge 30 Neo has popped up again in a new leak prior to its reportedly imminent launch. It is now depicted as a device looking quite like the rest of its series, albeit with different colorways ostensibly developed by the OEM's brand partner Pantone. It might also has a screen type similar to that of its higher-end siblings.

Another special edition of the Nintendo Switch OLED Model is supposedly being prepared for launch before the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. A well-known leaker has managed to acquire multiple details about the so-called Nintendo Switch OLED Model Mario Red Edition but fans might feel a bit disappointed about what could be coming.

After launching the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 about a month ago, Samsung is set to unveil a slew of new devices including the Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE series in the future. That future may not be as close as has been rumored, however.

The Dimensity 9300 is already backed to get the best battery life of any device with a MediaTek flagship SoC due to its "fully-loaded" CPU core lay-out. Now, its next-gen GPU is believed to make its own contribution in the same terms on a day-to-day basis. It has been very favorably compared to its ARM Immortalis-G715 predecessor ahead of its launch.

A rumored reveal of a Nintendo Switch 2 console at a recent trade fair has spurred speculation once again about what Nintendo has planned for its next-generation Switch (NG Switch). A well-known industry observer has stated that their sources have claimed the Switch 2 was shown off to a lucky few, which if true, could indicate an announcement is incoming.

Someone is already selling the Hero 12 Black on eBay, two weeks before its official release. In the process, the seller has revealed official Hero 12 Black packaging and specifications ahead of schedule. New promotional images have leaked online too.

The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro remain a few weeks away, with Google rumoured to be lining up an October launch for both smartphones. In the meantime, Google has revealed an official Pixel 8 Pro promotional image, confirming the device's impending arrival in a new Porcelain colour option. The same image appears to include the Pixel Watch 2, too.

The Exynos 2400's RDNA 2-based Xclipse 940 GPU has its clocks readjusted from 1.7 GHz to 1.2 GHz due to limitations with the architecture. In its current state, it is 20-30% slower than Qualcomm's Adreno 750.

New details of the upcoming Fujifilm GFX100 II indicate that it may be quite a capable medium-format video camera, despite the large sensor size and resolution. Rumours indicate that it will get high-quality 8K and 4K video recording with support for video touch-to-focus, previously only available in photo mode.

A new rumour says the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will exclusively be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, leaving the Exynos 2400 for the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+.

Apple is expected to announce a bevy of new products at its event next week, including Airpods that can charge via USB-C. This rumor comes courtesy of Mark Gurman at Bloomberg.

Leaked marketing materials for CMF's first products have emerged online. Purportedly, the Nothing sub-brand plans to release a smartwatch next month, as well as a pair of orange earbuds and an accompanying GaN charger.

Full specifications for the Fairphone 5 have leaked online, shortly before the device's alleged release date. European pricing has also been revealed courtesy of a reliable leaker.

Samsung downgraded its non-Ultra models to 1080p displays with the Galaxy S21 series back in 2021. It appears, though, that the company may be set to make amends, with word on the grapevine now indicating a WQHD+ screen could be on the cards for the Galaxy S24+.

More details about the Moto G54 5G have surfaced online, shortly before Motorola presents the mid-range smartphone in China. Launching next week, the Moto G54 5G is rumoured to combine a MediaTek Dimensity 7020 chipset with a 6,000 mAh battery and up to 12 GB of RAM, among other features.

A Taiwanese news outlet reports that Asus plans to shutter its ZenFone division altogether. The resources will instead be reallocated to the ROG Phone department via internal restructuring.

The BMW Group has officially teased the launch of the new all-electric Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper Countryman. Previous reporting indicates that the new Mini Cooper Countryman will arrive with a dual-motor, 308-hp variant with Mini's ALL4 AWD system.

A supposed prototype of Samsung's next-gen foldable flagship Android smartphone has emerged online. The device has dimensions also allegedly associated with the S24 Ultra, its possible candy-bar counterpart, when closed. That would be a considerable departure from the current Galaxy Z Fold5, which is often criticized for its narrow secondary display.

Recent Geekbench leaks point to Qualcomm offering an exclusive quad-cluster configuration for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy. While the regular 8 Gen 3 uses a 1+5+2 tri-cluster configuration, the 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy features a 1+3+2+2 quad-cluster with increased boost clocks. This Samsung-exclusive SoC is expected to feature in 2024 Samsung flagships such as the Galaxy S24 Ultra and will likely be made available to other OEMs later that year.

Vivo has set the date on which it will launch the V29e. The smartphone will become the latest Android smartphone to boast "the magic of color changing" on the Indian market later in August 2023. It will also have an unusually high-res selfie camera and the "slimmest 3D curved screen" in its price range.